Custody, COVID-19, and Returning to School
July 28, 2020
Summer is more than halfway over and the same question is on many parents’ minds: “What are we going to do about school?”
Our highly experienced team of attorneys delivers successful results to countless clients in Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia, in the full range of family law matters, including separation and divorce, child custody and support, alimony, property division, domestic violence, guardianships, adoptions and surrogacies, premarital agreements and international family law matters. We are premier family law practitioners in trial and appellate courts throughout the region, regularly recognized by publications including Washingtonian Magazine, Bethesda Magazine, Best Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Avvo, and Worth Magazine.
We are attentive, responsive and available for our clients. We recognize the intimate and emotional nature of family law matters, and we are committed to preserving our clients’ confidentiality and privacy.
Each family law matter has its own specific and unique needs. We work to craft the best strategic approach for each individual client. Circumstances of individual cases often intersect with other laws, regulations, policies and procedures, which can affect how a matter must be managed to assure the best possible outcome to our clients.
Our domestic attorneys identify the areas where family law and other laws overlap, and draw upon the experience of nearly 100 Shulman Rogers colleagues who are recognized for their experience in matters involving business ownership, criminal law, ERISA, executive compensation, intellectual property rights, international law, real estate, tax considerations and laws, and trusts and estates.
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Our attorneys are routinely recognized and awarded for their legal excellence. Some of their honors include:
Hadrian Hatfield
- Martindale-Hubbell AV rating
- Super Lawyers Maryland and Washington DC
- Washington D.C.’s “Best Lawyers, A Comprehensive Guide to the Area’s Top Attorneys”, featured in The Washington Post Magazine
- Washingtonian Magazine’s “Washington’s Top Lawyers”
- The Best Lawyers in America®
Heather Mehigan
- Super Lawyers Maryland and Washington DC
Geoffrey Platnick
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
- Super Lawyers Maryland Rising Star
- Top Divorce Attorney, Bethesda Magazine
- The Best Lawyers in America®
- Washington D.C.’s “Best Lawyers, A Comprehensive Guide to the Area’s Top Attorneys”, featured in The Washington Post Magazine
Scott Strickler
- Super Lawyers Maryland and Washington DC
- Washington D.C.’s “Best Lawyers, A Comprehensive Guide to the Area’s Top Attorneys”, featured in The Washington Post Magazine
- Washingtonian Magazine’s “Washington’s Top Lawyers”
- The Best Lawyers in America®
- Top Divorce Attorney, Bethesda Magazine
Featured Video: What Are The Differences Between Joint And Sole Custody?
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Can A Court Order A Spouse To Transfer Property To The Other At The Time Of Divorce?
Can A Prenuptial Or Postnuptial Agreement Override Normal Property Division And Support Rules?
Can My Child’s Preference Be Considered During A Custody Case?
Can The Court Order My Spouse Or Me To Pay For Our Children’s College?
Can The Court Order Parents To Pay For Private School?
Do I Need To Hire A Private Investigator For My Divorce?
Does Adultery Impact A Child Custody Case?
Does Fault Impact The Financial Aspects Of A Divorce Case?
How Are Retirement Accounts Divided During Divorce?
How Are Valuable, Tangible Assets Valued During A Divorce?
How Can Our Assets Be Fairly Divided During Divorce?
How Do Child Support Guidelines Work?
How Does The Court Determine Whether To Award Alimony?
How Does The Court Value Marital Property?
How Much Does A Typical Divorce Cost?
Is Maryland An Equitable-Distribution Or A Community-Property State?
What Are My Rights In A Divorce?
What Are The Differences Between Joint And Sole Custody?
What Are The Different Options For Resolving Issues In A Divorce Case?
What Can I Do To Protect Against My Children Being Taken To Another Country By Their Other Parent?
What Can I Do To Reduce My Divorce Costs?
What Does The Court Do In A Divorce Case When One Spouse Owns A Business?
What Happens If Divorcing Spouses Want To Keep The Same Property?
What Is An International Divorce?
What Is The Difference Between Marital And Non-Marital Property?
What Steps Can You Take To Preserve Your Inheritance During Divorce?
What Will The Court Do With A Jointly Owned House In A Divorce?
When Can I Get Divorced In The United States?
When Might I Need A Prenuptial Agreement?
International Family Law Views – Divorce and Diplomatic Immunity
February 4, 2020
Although rare, divorces that involve some level of diplomatic immunity still occur, likely in no lesser proportion to that group as the ratio that occurs in the general population.
Modern Family Law Views – Pre-Nuptial Agreements Receive Boost from Appeals Court
April 1, 2014
Pre-Nuptial Agreements (“PNA” for short) offer a wide variety of benefits in many situations. This helps explain their continued popularity, […]
The Daily Record Family Law Update Features Geoffrey Platnick
February 8, 2021
Geoff Platnick was honored to be featured in The Daily Record’s January 2021 Family Law Update.
Custody, COVID-19, and Returning to School
July 28, 2020
Summer is more than halfway over and the same question is on many parents’ minds: “What are we going to do about school?”
Part II: Divorce & Family Law During the COVID-19 Crisis – Divorce + Pandemic = Uncertainty
June 8, 2020
In the best of cases, divorce is a complicated situation laced with difficult decisions, wide-ranging emotions, and the weight of uncertainty as you worry whether or not you can get a suitable result. Add a worldwide pandemic and a closed court system into the mix and you only compound an already stressful condition.
Part I: Divorce & Family Law During the COVID-19 Crisis – Visitation Refusal
May 28, 2020
Attorneys across Shulman Rogers’ full range of practice areas have been working to support and counsel businesses and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our collective foundation has been rocked – and we appreciate the opportunity to provide clients with stability during these trying times.
International Family Law Views – Divorce and Diplomatic Immunity
February 4, 2020
Although rare, divorces that involve some level of diplomatic immunity still occur, likely in no lesser proportion to that group as the ratio that occurs in the general population.
Bethesda Magazine once again recognizes Strickler and Platnick as Top Divorce Attorneys
September 1, 2018
Scott Strickler and Geoffrey Platnick, both of Shulman Rogers’ Family Law and Fiduciary Litigation Practice Group, were named among the […]
Shulman Rogers’ Strickler and Platnick recognized as top divorce attorneys by Bethesda Magazine
July 19, 2017
POTOMAC, Md., July 19, 2017 — Scott Strickler and Geoffrey Platnick, both of Shulman Rogers’ Divorce and Family Law Group, were […]
Shulman Rogers attorneys named to Bethesda Magazine’s 2013 Top Divorce Lawyers
November 14, 2013
Congratulations to Scott Strickler and Geoff Platnick, named to Bethesda Magazine‘s 2013 Top Divorce Lawyers in Metro Washington list. Also […]
TLC Welcomes Geoffrey S. Platnick and Dr. Karin Belsito
July 25, 2012
Rockville, Md.— TLC—The Treatment and Learning Centers is pleased to announce new Board of Trustees member Geoffrey S. Platnick, Shareholder […]